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- DictionaryEx·pe·di·ent/ikˈspēdēənt/
adjective
- 1. (of an action) convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral: "either side could break the agreement if it were expedient to do so"
noun
- 1. a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but considered improper or immoral: "the current policy is a political expedient"
The meaning of EXPEDIENT is suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance. How to use expedient in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Expedient.
helpful or useful in the situation that now exists, although perhaps not the right thing to do morally or for the future: it is expedient to do sth It might be expedient not to pay him until some time after the work is finished. It would not be politically expedient to propose new fees.
helpful or useful in a particular situation, but sometimes not morally acceptable: It might be expedient not to pay him until the work is finished. The management has taken a series of expedient measures to improve the company's financial situation. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
tending to promote some proposed or desired object; fit or suitable for the purpose; proper under the circumstances: It is expedient that you go. Synonyms: profitable, advantageous, desirable, appropriate, advisable. Antonyms: disadvantageous. conducive to advantage or interest, as opposed to right.
Definitions of expedient. adjective. appropriate to a purpose; practical. “in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty” synonyms: politic. marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness. adjective. serving to promote your interest. “was merciful only when mercy was expedient ” synonyms: advantageous. giving an advantage.
2 days ago · adjective. 1. useful for effecting a desired result; suited to the circumstances or the occasion; advantageous; convenient. 2. based on or offering what is of use or advantage rather than what is right or just; guided by self-interest; politic. noun. 3. an expedient thing; means to an end. 4.
Definition of expedient noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
